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SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER

1101 WEST OUTER 21 ROAD, ARNOLD, MO 63010
Score: 44 / 100

South County Health Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 53th percentile among Missouri nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at South County Health Care Center, with 1.45 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at South County Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 1.45 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.20 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 0.98 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 1.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity E
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 54.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
153
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20